Donald Wain Forsyth

Donald Wain Forsyth, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home in West Branch, MI with his family by his side. He was born on January 9, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Edgar and Faye (Wain) Forsyth. He has been coming to the West Branch area since the late 1940’s and retired and permanently moved to West Branch in 1980. Donald graduated from Denby High School in Detroit and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Geraldine Wilkinson on February 18, 1949 in Detroit. Donald was a member of the Elks, NRA and the Grayling Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors, his bird dogs and hound dogs, traveling and wintering in Florida over the years.

Donald is survived by his wife of 71 years, Geraldine Forsyth; children, Michael (Kathy) Forsyth and Kelly (Mike) McLellan; grandchildren, Amy Forsyth, Scott Forsyth and Jesse McLellan; and great grandchild, Carson McLellan. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Carol Altman and Charles Forsyth.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and interment of the ashes will be at Ogemaw Springs Cemetery in West Branch.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Ogemaw County Humane Society.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. www.steuernolmclaren.com